“I am going in a new direction.”

We have been given another day.  It is a new day. The Lord is with us, His mercies are new everyday.  We know that the Word of God says His Grace is sufficient.  Tomorrow is a new year.  My question is this;

·         What happened in 2008?

·         Did you have a good year?  

·         How are your finances?

·         Better yet, how is your health?

·         Even more significant how is our family?

·         Are the children healthy and doing well?

·         Most importantly did the Lord answer our prayers in 2008?

·         Why would we carry a burden from 2008 into 2009?

We are confronted with the fact that the Lord Jesus is on our side and he has answered our prayers. He knows exactly what we need when we need it. Let us end 2008 at an altar and let us begin 2009 with an altar as well.  Here is an excellent scripture reference that teaches us about going in a new direction.

Matthew Chapter 2 verses 1 – 12

 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 2:3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 2:4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 2:5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, 2:6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. 2:7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. 2:8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. 2:9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 2:10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 2:11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. 2:12 And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

Let us pray:

Lord Jesus, thank you for being with me and my family for all of 2008. Thank you Jesus that you have been with me every day, you have been faithful. You have met every need and I thank you. Lord I also want to give you praise for life, health and strength and peace of mind. Lord I look forward to what you will do in 2009. I trust you that everything will be alright. I love you Jesus!

God Bless – Bro Jeff